Mercury Batteries

[j_woodson]

Recently I found a link on the internet for a source that will supply the 1.3v mercury batteries (about $5 a piece, I believe). I am curious if anyone has ever tried a source like that, if so, did it work out...?

 

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Thanks

[terry_carraway]

I bought a few via eBay and it worked out.

 

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The only US prohibition is in SELLING them. Not importing or shipping

or having or using.

[martin_egna]

I've heard from several different Canon FD users that the Wein Mrb625

cell 1.35v zinc-air (px625/13) (commonly referred to as the "Wein

zinc-air") has no mecury and provides the correct voltage to canon

cameras needing the 1.35 volt button cell (like the Canon TX or FTb

or F-1 or some of the canonets). I have not yet tried one myself but

have heard good reports from other Canon FD users. My local camera

shop wants something like $9 for one. I found them much cheaper

($3.95) at B&H Photo in NY (a long existing, reputable professional

photo supply house). However, the minimum shipping charge is

something like $6 or $8. So the next time I place a larger order I

plan on purchasing about 4 of them. I'm on my last mercury cell

between two cameras that use it. I hear Wein claims that the

uninstalled shelf life of its battery is 10 years. I've also

purchased film from B&H at almost half the price of my local shop too.

 

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You might want to check local photo stores for it too. Good luck.

 

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Here is the direct link to the battery at B&H:

 

http://www01.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph/FrameWork.class?

FNC=ProductActivator__Aattributelist_html___437___96457___WE625___REG_

__SID=E50DAFA30C2

 

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But if that long address gets garbled, go to B&H's catalog:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com

 

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and search for B&H item number WE625

[terry_carraway]

The problem with the Wein cells is the fairly short life (normally 6

months or so) and that once put into use, the life span is calendar

time, not based on usage.

 

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You can increase the life by taking them out of the camera when not in

use, and putting a piece of tape over the holes.

[rob_mcmillan]

I recently learned about the WEIN PX625 batteries and picked one up

for $3.95 + shipping from http://www.micro-tools.com/. Arrived as

promised in a few days. I also got camera tools from them - great

selection. Shipping was about $5, so order lots.

 

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One weird note, my remaining mercury battery registers 1.45 volts

where the WEIN registers the specified 1.35 volts. Both move the

meter to the same location though.

[don_boyd3]

I am a new (old) F-1 owner and recently had to address the 1.35V

mercury cell question. Found three sources for these batteries,

bought some from each. All arrived quickly and transaction was

fair. Prices ranged from $6 each plus shipping ($2 for several cells

in a package) to $10 each (shipping included). Two sources sent

batteries without brand name, country made, or freshness. One sent

Varta batteries made in Germany. I found them doing a Google

search. If you need urls send me an email.

Don